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Erskine Childers

Robert Erskine Childers, the author of the influential novel The Riddle of the Sands and an Irish nationalist who smuggled guns to Ireland in his sailing yacht Asgard (Wikipedia).

Irish nationalist and author (1870-1922)

Born	25 June 1870
Died	24 November 1922

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The Riddle of the Sands

by Erskine Childers
First published in 1903 — 531 editions

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In the ranks of the C.I.V.: a narrative and diary of personal experiences with the C.I.V. battery (Honourable Battery Company) in South Africa

by Erskine Childers
First published in 1900 — 73 editions
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The Times history of the war in South Africa: 1899-1902

by Leo Amery, G P Tallboy, Erskine Childers, and Basil Williams
First published in 1900 — 22 editions
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The framework of home rule

by Erskine Childers
First published in 1911 — 16 editions
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War and the arme blanche

by Erskine Childers
First published in 1910 — 6 editions
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Military rule in Ireland: a series of eight articles contributed to the Daily news, March-May 1920 : with notes and an additional chapter

by Erskine Childers First published in 1920 — 5 editions

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The H.A.C. in South Africa: a record of the services rendered in the South African War by members of the Honourable Artillery Company

by Basil Williams and Erskine Childers First published in 1903 — 4 editions
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German influence on British cavalry

by Erskine Childers
First published in 1911 — 2 editions
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form and purpose of home rule: a lecture delivered at a public meeting convened by the Young Ireland branch of the United Irish League at the Mansion House, Dublin, on March 2nd, 1912

by Erskine Childers First published in 1912 — 2 editions

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arrest and trial of Capt. Childers.

by Erskine Childers First published in 1922 — 1 edition

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terreur militaire en Irlande: sèrie de huit articles pour le Daily news (réédités par autorisation) avec des notes et un chapitre supplémentaire

by Erskine Childers First published in 1920 — 1 edition

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Clause by clause: a comparison between "The Treaty" and Document No. 2

by Erskine Childers First published in 1922 — 1 edition

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What the treaty means.

by Erskine Childers First published in 1922 — 1 edition

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Italy, North-Central (Italian Edition)

by Erskine Childers 1 edition

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A thirst for the sea: the sailing adventures of Erskine Childers

by Erskine Childers First published in 1979 — 1 edition
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Enigma nisipurilor: un dosar al Serviciului Secret

by Erskine Childers First published in 2011 — 1 edition

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The Home rule bills of 1886 and 1893 compared and explained

by Erskine Childers First published in 1911 — 1 edition
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Irish nationalist and author (1870-1922)

Born	25 June 1870
Died	24 November 1922

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OLID: OL25918A
BookBrainz: cb484755-aa43-438b-8656-0e7754898b28
GoodReads: 230318
ISNI: 0000000108583544
IMDb: nm0157503
Library of Congress Names: n50037988
LibriVox: 4274
Project Gutenberg: 875
VIAF: 69059575
Wikidata: Q1270441
Inventaire.io: wd:Q1270441

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Robert Erskine Childers
Erskine Erskine Childers
Erskine CHILDERS
Edited By Erskine Childers
Childers Erskine
Erskine 1870-1922 Childers
E. Childers
Eskine Childers

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